Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Dun Alascaig, Broch
Dun Alascaig, Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardgay · 6.7 km
About
Dun Alascaig, Broch is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Dun Alascaig is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised as a broch, a type of drystone tower house common in Iron Age Scotland. The structure offers insights into the region's prehistoric architecture and habitation. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the historical significance of the site within the broader context of Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.8506, -4.2647
- Nearest railway station
- Ardgay — 6.7 km
Sources
- osm: n12830908755 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663943 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- Dun Alascaig, Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- Dun Alascaig, Broch — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Ardgay, about 6.7 km away. Its coordinates are 57.8506°, -4.2647°.
- How do I get to Dun Alascaig, Broch?
- The nearest railway station is Ardgay, about 6.7 km away.